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Overview

Why This Project?

• NW 23^rd Avenue needs to be repaired and repaved. The street shows severe cracking, rutting and potholes. In places, the asphalt has worn down enough to expose the old streetcar tracks and bricks.
• The roadway improvements are necessary to ensure access and maintain the vitality of the neighborhood. Reconstruction between the existing curbs will allow for a 20-plus year life span of the pavement.

What Work Will Be Done?

• The project’s boundaries extend along NW 23^rd from Burnside to Lovejoy.
• The project will excavate the existing roadway, reconstruct the base, and repave the surface.
• The project will install underground stormwater quality vaults to capture pollutants and sediments before the stormwater goes into the combined sewer system, which during major rainstorms directs water into the Willamette River.
• The project will also install curb ramps on corners where they are needed and rebuild existing ones to meet new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Additional items of work may be included in the project depending on feasibility and available funding. Project planning will provide the time and resources to identify and evaluate additional work.
• Click here for information on Planning

How Much Will The Project Cost?

The latest engineer's estimate for the NW 23rd Reconstruction Project is $2.654 million. We currently have a budget of $1.828 million - this includes $1.641 million of Federal transportation funds and $187,820 in Portland General Transportation Revenues (GTR).

In order to do the basic reconstruction project, we estimate that we need an additional $826,000 in funds. We are currently exploring options for reducing project costs and have hired a consultant to do a more thorough study of the condition of the pavement.

The project was initially planned for work along NW 23^rd from Burnside to Lovejoy. However, the project’s budget will not be able to cover the costs for this length. We estimate that we will be able to complete work along four to six blocks from Burnside to Glisan, Hoyt or Irving Streets.

We currently have a budget of $1.828 million - this includes $1.641 million of Federal transportation funds and $187,820 in Portland General Transportation Revenues (GTR).

PDOT will come back at a future date when funds are available to complete the project to Lovejoy Street.

Schedule

• Project planning began in April 2005 and should be completed in August 2005.
• The survey was completed at the end of January 2005.
• Preliminary engineering should begin in June 2005
• Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2006
• The project construction length will be determined during preliminary engineering and can vary depending on how the project is staged.

Planning

Project planning began in April 2005. A stakeholder advisory committee (SAC) was formed with representatives from the community, businesses, the Northwest District Association and the Nob Hill Business association. They are working with Portland Office of Transporation (PDOT) staff to identify and prioritize project improvements within the current budget constraints. A list of improvements outside the project budget are also being developed for future implementation when funding becomes available.

• April 11, 2005 Meeting Summary
  SAC List
  SAC Schedule and Process Diagram
• May 19, 2005 Meeting Summary
  SAC List
  SAC Schedule and Process Revised
• June 15, 2005 Meeting Summary
  Staging and Traffic Control Scenarios
  Conditions of Approval 24th Place Condominiums NW Westover and Everett
• July 20, 2005 Good Sam Medical Bldg., 1140 NW 22^nd Avenue, 2^nd Floor, 5-7pm
• August 24, 2005 Good Sam Medical Bldg., 1140 NW 22^nd Avenue, 1st Floor North-South Conference Room, 5-7pm

Click on a highlighted meeting date above for the meeting summary and handouts. All meetings are open to the public.

Who is Involved In The Project?

Neighborhood residents and business owners are key to the success of the project. Project staff will work with the community, the NW District Association and the Nob Hill Business Association to plan the project.

Construction

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2006. The construction length will be determined during preliminary engineering and can vary depending on how the project is staged.

Project updates will posted on the web site during construction

Contact Us

If you have questions about the project or issues that should be addressed, please contact:

Jean Senechal Biggs, Project Manager
Portland Office of Transportation
1120 SW 5^th Ave, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-823-7211
e-mail: jean.senechal@pdxtrans.org